Strength After Elbow Fractures in the Elderly

Strength and Function After Non-operative Treatment of Displaced Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly: Implications of Standing UP From a Seat

Elderly patients strength and function, specifically the ability to rise from a seat after either operative or non operative treatment of an mayo type 2 olecranon fracture.

Elderly patients with an olecranon fracture will receive appropriate treatment as determined by the treating surgeon. Patients will then be assessed at 6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months post treatment. Assessments include, range of motion, patient reported outcomes and a strength test.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ≥65 years of age
2. Mayo type II olecranon fracture
3. Ambulatory (with or without the use of walking aides)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Additional injuries to the affected arm or contralateral arm
2. Associated nerve injury
3. Dementia or cognitive impairment that inhibits the collection of outcome measures
4. Likely problems, in the judgement of the investigator, with maintaining follow-up (i.e. patients with no fixed address, not mentally competent to give consent, intellectually challenged, patients without adequate support, etc.)
5. Injury or previous deficit to the contralateral arm
6. Currently enrolled in any other research study involving drugs or medical devices
7. Open fractures
8. Inability to provide informed consent